HRCRC seeks an end to the Agila Ngbo Conflict that continues to claim lives

The Right to life on which all other human rights hinge is usually firstly abused and disregarded in inter communal conflicts. Such is the case of Ngbo – Agila of Ebonyi and Benue states of Nigeria boundary dispute that has raged for decades along with the commensurate destruction in its wake.

In an effort to draw attention to the waton killings and destructions going on in the various inter and intra communal conflicts going on in the state, HRCRC facilitated an interview with journalists for a victim of the attacks who lost an elder and younger brother on same day gruesomely to a wave of the attacks.

Whilst we intensify efforts in collaboration with other bodies such as the National Human Rights Commission for both states to find a lasting peaceful accord for the crisis, we appeal for calm and peace; as war and fighting never resolves a crisis instead breeds vengefulness culminating in a viscous circle. communication and dialogue does.

We apologize for the violence in the images. T hey are however the reality that confronts certain persons…. Some victims of the last wave of attacks some weeks ago.

HRCRC Facilitates the Release of over 20 inmates of Abakaliki and Afikpo Prisons in Goal Delivery by CJ of Ebonyi State

Every person charged for committing an offence is entitled to be arraigned and tried before a competent court of law within 48 hours. However, certain alleged offenders have been remanded in prison for over two years without trial.

The Chief judge in his magnanimity, backed up by statutory provisions, discharged alleged offenders awaiting trial in a goal delivery exercise. Over 50 persons awaiting trial were discharged

HRCRC is happy to be part of this exercised, facilitating the release of a number of alleged offenders, spare headed by the lawyers in the department of Access to Justice.

HRCRC Headquarters visit Onuayim Branch

As a grassroot oriented organization, HRCRC has spread across the 13 local government areas of the state over 25 branches. Today a team from HRCRC headquarters visited her newly formed and inaugurated branch at Onuayim Isieke branch to encourage her members.

In this fight to curb injustice and entrench human rights, whilst encouraging peaceful coexistence through conflict resolution strategies, there are numerous sacrifices and hazard. However, we are excited and convinced that this walk is for the utmost good of humanity, and we shall walk the walk.

We are grateful to our Onuayim branch for their doggedness towards this cause.